Answer the following questions, using the article handed out in class as your guide in Microsoft Word. Copy and Paste the following questions in to a New Document in Microsoft Word and place your answers below each question in a DIFFERENT COLOUR than the text of the question. (Ie. Question = Black Text, Answer = Red Text). Use proper formatting and complete sentences to answer your questions. Be sure to include the question in your response. Add any creative flair to your document that you wish (marks will be given - ie. change of font style, inserted images, etc.) After you have completed the questions and small workstation design, please hand in to the Ergonomics Article Assignment in the ERYBINSKI HAND IN FOLDER as "Last Name, First Initial, Erognomics Article Assignment)
The questions are listed below:
1. Define the term Ergonomics. (1 mark)
2. Define the terms musculoskeletal injuries and carpal tunnel syndrome. (2 marks)
3. Describe why cleanliness is important in an ergonomically correct workplace. (1 mark)
4. What types of office equipment can be made ergonomically correct? (2 marks)
5. Explain what flickering lights and shiny surfaces can do to workers. (2 marks)
6. Explain what to do with a monitor to reduce neck strain. (2 marks)
7. What are the benefits to employers of making a workplace ergonomically correct? (1 mark)
8. What are the benefits to employees of making a workplace ergonomically correct? (1 mark)
9. Using the SHAPES TOOLS in Microsoft Word (found under the INSERT TAB) design an ergonomically-correct workspace. Label the various parts of your diagram. (You have a sample of a very basic workstation in your hand-out.) Make sure that you have at least FIVE ergonomic things in your work station (ie. chair, desk, monitor, etc.) Please create the small workstation below all of the other questions you have answered in your Microsoft Word Document. (10 Marks)
Marks out of 22. Enjoy!
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